Calcasieu Community Care Center
4190 Gerstner Memorial Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70607 · (337) 240-9730
Non profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Calcasieu Community Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 2 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 10, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.December 10, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 10, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.March 19, 2024 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.March 19, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.November 1, 2023 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.November 1, 2023 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.November 1, 2023 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.November 1, 2023 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.November 1, 2023 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.November 1, 2023 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Medicare payment denial for 12 daysStarting November 6, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Louisiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.42 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.21 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.23 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.98 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.5% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 115 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Gardens and Guardian Lake Charles · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Lake Charles Care Center Lake Charles · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Landmark of Lake Charles Lake Charles · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Rosewood Nursing Center Lake Charles · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Lake Charles · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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